Australia Captain Alyssa Healy Turns Photographer For Indian Women's Team, Internet In Awe

24.12.2023 - 12:32 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian women's cricket team secured a historic victory against Australia as the two teams squared off in a Test match. Tempers flared in the high-profile encounter, with India skipper also engaging in an on-field tussle with her counterpart Healy.

Yet, as the game concluded, Healy showed her excellent sporting character as she picked up the camera to click a picture of the Indian team on this historic occasion.

The Australia skipper was also duly lauded on the social media for her gesture. India secured a victory by 8 wickets after being given a target of just 75 runs to chase in the second innings.

Heading into the Test assignment after having already beaten England in a similar one-off Test, India didn't take their foot off the gas as Harmanpreet's side steamrolled Australia.

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